We will be abroad on Christmas Day- would you do Christmas on a different day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well you have three months to figure out this first world problem

You could have written something helpful instead of snark.

If I were you I would leave the presents to open when you get back..just have Santa deliver them on the 25th and you open them on the 6th

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kids are 1.5yo and 4yo. We will be out of the country from Dec 22-Jan 6th. If we do Christmas at home (i.e. Santa's coming tonight! and gifts in the morning) will my 4yo know the difference yet? She goes to full preschool for what it's worth.

I feel silly asking but has anyone done this?

Yes. I did this once. Children were det but it didn't matter. I just told them that I had written to Santa and told him that they had been very good and that we were going to be away on Christmas Eve. Santa send me a note saying this happens to quite a few people and, while he would miss us, he was sending Santa presents by mail.

Mine were 10, 8, and 2. I think the ten year old already knew but other two bought it hook, line, and sinker.

Not surprising for the 2 year old!